Patent quality remains a critical concern for technology and innovation-driven industries such as IoT, automotive, telecommunications, and medical devices. This session will examine how differing definitions and expectations of quality are shaping global enforcement strategies and IP value. Panellists will explore the role of major patent offices and courts – including the EPO, UPC and PTAB – and discuss how perceptions of patent strength affect licensing leverage, competitive positioning and dispute outcomes across jurisdictions. Expect a comparative and commercially grounded discussion on how businesses are adapting their portfolios and legal strategies in response.
• Compare approaches to patent quality and examination at the EPO, USPTO and other key offices.
• Discuss the relationship between patent quality and litigation outcomes in major venues including the UPC and PTAB.
• Explore how companies in tech and innovation sectors are shaping their portfolios to maximise commercial and legal advantage.